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New Zealand by Rail, Cruise & Coach - 19 days

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From Auckland to Christchurch
4.6 (2,642 reviews)
  • Aerial view of vibrant turquoise rapids crashing through a narrow forested gorge.
  • Cruise boat glides across mirror-like fjord surrounded by towering peaks.
  • Quaint museum buildings backed by hillside forest in autumn colours.
  • Rocky coastal cliff meeting deep blue ocean under partly-cloudy sky.
  • Red panoramic train curving through colourful autumn forest in alpine valley.
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  • Maori warrior performs hongi greeting with a visitor while onlookers watch.
  • Sunny coastal bay with turquoise water, sandy beach and green hills.
  • Towering coastal rock arch rising from vivid blue sea with clear sky.
  • Aerial view of dramatic, snow-covered mountain peaks and ridges under clear light.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Auckland

    Auckland
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  3. Day 2

    Auckland - Matakohe - Bay of Islands

    Auckland - Matakohe - Bay of Islands
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Auckland
    • Visit and informative talk at Kauri Museum
    • Guided tour of Waitangi Treaty Grounds
    Landmarks
    Kauri Museum
    Waitangi Treaty Grounds
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  4. Day 3

    Bay of Islands

    Bay of Islands
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Coach trip to Cape Reinga via Ninety Mile Beach
    • Scenic flight
    • Optional dinner cruise
    Landmarks
    Cape Reinga
    Ninety Mile Beach
  5. Day 4

    Bay of Islands - Auckland

    Bay of Islands - Auckland
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Hole in the Rock dolphin cruise
    Landmarks
    Hole in the Rock
    Cape Brett
    Piercy Island
  6. Day 5

    Auckland - Rotorua

    Auckland - Rotorua
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hamilton Gardens
    Landmarks
    Hamilton Gardens
  7. Day 6

    Rotorua

    Rotorua
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Skyline Rotorua), Dinner (Traditional Maori Hangi and Concert)

    Included Activities

    • Gondola ride at Skyline Rotorua
    • Breakfast at Skyline Rotorua
    • Luge ride
    • Visit Agrodome
    • Guided tour of thermal mud pools and geysers at Te Puia
    • Traditional Maori Hangi and Concert
    Landmarks
    Skyline Rotorua
    Agrodome
    Te Puia
  8. Day 7

    Rotorua - Lake Taupo - Wellington

    Rotorua - Lake Taupo - Wellington
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Landmarks
    Huka Falls
    Lake Taupo
    Tongariro National Park
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  9. Day 8

    Wellington

    Wellington
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Te Papa (New Zealand's National Museum)
    • View Gallipoli: A Scale of War exhibition
    • City tour of Wellington
    • Wellington Cable Car ride to Kelburn

    Optional Activities

    • Cable Car Museum visit
    • Stroll through Botanic Gardens
    Landmarks
    Te Papa
    Wellington Cable Car
    Kelburn
    Botanic Gardens
  10. Day 9

    Wellington - Picton - Kaikoura - Christchurch

    Wellington - Picton - Kaikoura - Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Interislander Ferry crossing through Marlborough Sounds
    • Coastal Pacific scenic rail journey
    Landmarks
    Marlborough Sounds
    Kaikoura Ranges
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  11. Day 10

    Christchurch

    Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit International Antarctic Centre
    • Christchurch city tour
    • Christchurch Tram journey
    Landmarks
    International Antarctic Centre
  12. Day 11

    Christchurch - Arthur's Pass - Hokitika - Franz Josef

    Christchurch - Arthur's Pass - Hokitika - Franz Josef
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • TranzAlpine scenic rail journey

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic flight over the glaciers (weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Arthur's Pass
    Hokitika
  13. Day 12

    Franz Josef - Haast Pass - Queenstown

    Franz Josef - Haast Pass - Queenstown
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    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Southern Alps
    Haast Pass
    Lake Wakatipu
  14. Day 13

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Gourmet barbecue dinner featuring fresh seasonal produce)

    Included Activities

    • TSS Earnslaw cruise on Lake Wakatipu
    • Gourmet barbecue dinner at Colonel's Homestead
    • Farm tour at Walter Peak Station

    Optional Activities

    • Queenstown optional activities
    Landmarks
    TSS Earnslaw
    Lake Wakatipu
    Walter Peak Station
    Colonel's Homestead
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 14

    Queenstown - Arrowstown - Te Anau - Milford Sound

    Queenstown - Arrowstown - Te Anau - Milford Sound
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Freshly prepared carvery buffet dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Lakes District Museum
    • Milford Sound overnight cruise on Milford Mariner
    • Tender boat or kayak exploration options
    Landmarks
    Lakes District Museum
    Milford Sound
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  16. Day 15

    Milford Sound - Te Anau

    Milford Sound - Te Anau
    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty breakfast), Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Te Anau Glowworm Caves optional excursion
    Landmarks
    Tasman Sea
    Te Anau Glowworm Caves
  17. Day 16

    Te Anau - Dunedin

    Te Anau - Dunedin
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Dunedin city tour
    Landmarks
    Dunedin
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  18. Day 17

    Dunedin - Otago Peninsula

    Dunedin - Otago Peninsula
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Larnach Castle
    • Devonshire Tea

    Optional Activities

    • Wildlife excursion
    • Guided tour of Olveston Historic Home
    Landmarks
    Larnach Castle
    Otago Peninsula
    Olveston Historic Home
  19. Day 18

    Dunedin - Oamaru - Christchurch

    Dunedin - Oamaru - Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
    Landmarks
    Oamaru
  20. Day 19

    Christchurch

    Christchurch

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